2000 Volvo V70: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed May 23, 2014 · Airbags · 200,070 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70 station wagon. The contact stated while sitting in traffic, the vehicle was crashed into from the rear. The passenger and drivers side air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received immediate medical attention. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer a remedy. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage were 200,070.

Filed May 23, 2014 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated that he was rear ended at 45 MPH and a volvo advertisement indicated that the vehicle was equipped with special seats to avoid serious injuries when a crash occurred. When the crash occurred the contacts head struck the steering wheel, broke the steering wheel, the head rest and the seat. The impact from the rear end collision caused the rear seats to be pushed closer towards the front and rear passenger seats. The impact also caused damage to the exterior of the vehicle including a crease in the roof of the vehicle in a v-shape. None of the air bags deployed; however, the contact was told that during a rear end crash the air bags do not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was unconscious and another driver passing by called the ambulance on his behalf. The fireman advised the contact that although he was driving the vehicle they found him unconscious in the back seat. The contact sustained a broken nose, a deviated septum, a severe case of asthma, heart disease, and was completely incapacitated after the crash occurred. The t7 and t9 thoracic vertebrae were fractured. The crash had caused the contact to live with a traumatic brain injury. The manufacturer dispatched a technician to inspect the vehicle and advised the contact that there was nothing wrong the vehicle; however, he would not provide the contact, the insurance company or his attorney with copies of the report or photos taken during the investigation. A police report was filed. The VIN was not provided. The current and failure mileage were 100,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Airbags, Seats · 100,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo v70. The contact stated that while sitting idle at a traffic stop, the contact's vehicle was crashed into from the rear. As a result, the front driver's seat split in half and the front air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the vertebrae and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed for further investigation. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

Drivers side airbag did not go off but the passenger did when another car collided with mine in a primarily frontal impact. A volvo rep investigated and found no fault with equipment. The car was totalled and unfortunately I am still in physical therapy.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Transmission · 48,000 miles · TX · crash

My entiire transmission failed and had to be replaced by the manufacturer. My turbo has now failed and warranty recently expired. The current quote is $1000.00 or more to repair this. The airbag did not deploy on 2 occasions when it should have. The dealership refused to check it because it was too expensive. When I bought the car at 7500 miles, the antenna motor was broken. My salesperson told me they would repair it on my next service appointment. This promise was not honored, they later claimed that was my fault and not covered under warranty. This seems like a lot of problems for a car of this caliber. I am extremely dissappointed with volvo service and quality. I had a honda for 7 years and never had problems like these. I will go back to honda now.